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GX51 EHW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,238 mi
Last recorded103,238 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,238 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 99,087 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,043 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,760 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,133 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play/lift in.

Exhaust back box to middle pipe join corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,218 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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GX51 EHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 EHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX51 EHW registered?

GX51 EHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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